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In Lake Wobegon country, mixed feelings at Keillor news
People in Freeport Thursday morning said they were surprised, incredulous -- and most didn't know exactly what to think, when high-profile misconduct cases in the headlines comes home.
For MPR and Keillor, ties bound became ties broken
Garrison Keillor and Minnesota Public Radio grew up and prospered together in a nearly 50-year relationship that propelled public radio across the nation. It unraveled Wednesday.
What we have learned from the spate of sexual allegations this week is this: they do not make us introspective. Perhaps it will take time for the shock of them to dissipate and take the worthlessness of visceral reactions with them. The problem is it's the shock of them that provides the opportunity for progress.
Keillor's conduct: What we know and don't know
Minnesota Public Radio has cut ties with Garrison Keillor following what MPR's parent company described as inappropriate behavior. Many questions remain unanswered.
Washington Post drops Keillor for not disclosing conduct probe
"Knowing he was under investigation for his workplace behavior, he should not have written a column on that subject ... we do not intend to publish his columns in the future," the newspaper's editorial page editor said Thursday.
You can be a reporter or you can be an employee. But when the story is within your company, you can't be both.
Minnesotans rip MPR over decision to drop Keillor
Hundreds of Minnesotans are expressing anger, disappointment and disbelief over Minnesota Public Radio's decision to cut ties with Garrison Keillor following what MPR's parent company described as Keillor's inappropriate behavior.
When an organization quickly terminates an employee, facing an accusation such as sexual misconduct, what message are they sending to their employees? What impact does this have on the company's reputation?
Lauer says repairing damage is full-time job
Matt Lauer says he is "truly sorry" to anyone he is hurt by his words and actions in his first public comments since being fired by NBC.